50+ Mouth-Watering Easter Dinner, Brunch, and Take-Out Options for 2025
Hop on over to these delicious Easter brunch and buffet options to take the stress out of Easter this year! Easter is such a fun and memorable holiday for kids.…
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68 Local Pool Memberships to Guarantee Summer Fun in 2025! Find Opening Dates, a Map, and More
If your family is like mine, you may find yourselves eagerly anticipating the hot summer days that are sure to be full of sunshine, swimming, and fun. For those days…
56 Places That Open Early for Kids Who Wake Up Ready to Play
When my kids were younger, it was always a challenge to find an indoor spot that opened early-for my early risers. By the time 10:00am rolls around, we’re practically ready…
30 Local 5K Races and Kids’ Fun Runs to Support Amazing Causes and Get Your Family Moving
What better way to build community, support local and national charities, and encourage active lifestyles for your family than participating in upcoming fun runs or 5Ks? There are several opportunities…
20 Special Spots with Kid-Friendly Afternoon Tea and High Tea Parties
My kids loves tea parties at home! However, if I tell them we are going to afternoon tea, they are excited to throw on a fancy outfit and gloves and…
155+ Easter Egg Hunts for Kids, Teens, Adults (and Even Dogs!)
Easter egg hunts for kids are everywhere in the western suburbs, so we’ve rounded up great spots for you to race around and gather all the eggs you can. The…
Over 40 Rainy Day Activities for Kids to Give Gray Clouds a Silver Lining
Spring fever has sprung in our house! If your children are anything like mine, that first sunny warm day has us yearning for the outdoors. However, Chicagoland spring also comes…
20 Parents Night Out Programs with Dodgeball, Pizza, Hiking, Swimming, and More
Finding time to fit in a date night can be tricky, and adding the task of finding reliable childcare can make things even more difficult. No need to worry: we’ve…
37 Alleys to Take Kids Bowling And Strike Out Boredom
The sights and sounds of a bowling alley instantly bring me back to childhood. My grandma used to take my brothers and me bowling, and now I love to do…
Jump Places: Over 25 Trampoline Parks and Inflatables that Make Kids Jump for Joy
These jump places for kids are your indoor play destinations for a few hours of fun that will tire the kids out for the rest of the day. Throughout the…
Book a Local Escape Room for Kids and Race to Solve Puzzles Together
Escape rooms can be a fun activity for the whole family, and many offer designated escape rooms for kids or a kids mode feature! The clock is ticking and your…
8 Year-Round and Summer Movie Deals at Local Theaters in Chicagoland
Family movie night is a fun outing, and year-round and summer movie deals help make it easier on the wallet. After tickets and concessions for everyone in the family, the…
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